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Find new ways to stretch your musical limits and develop a creative routine

May 16, 2022May 18, 2022 Michael Gallant

Choosing to turn your creativity into a regular routine can help you stretch your limits, sharpen your skills, and open the door for new career opportunities.

young trio at band rehearsal

11 tips for better band rehearsals

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 Bobby Borg

Band rehearsals are part of playing live music, and there are things you can do to ensure you’re making the most of your time. I’ve got 11 tips to get you on the right track. Read the post.

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Time management tips for musicians

December 7, 2021January 21, 2022 Bobby Borg

Bobby Borg, music educator and career coach, has time management advice to help you turn your passion for music into a successful career. Read the post

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The transformative echoes of an unplanned jam

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Michael Gallant

How collaborating with the found noise of New York City inspired fresh hope. (Or, how an unplanned music jam saved my summer.) Read the post

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The value of taking a break from music

October 28, 2021November 1, 2021 Michael Gallant

Taking time to practice, perform, learn, and experiment musically will make you a stronger artist, but taking a break from music can be helpful as well. Read the post

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Eleventh and thirteenth chords: How to play them on guitar

August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 Scott McCormick

For some extended guitar chords — like a fully voiced thirteenth — there are more notes in the chord than there are strings. That’s where slash chords come in … with a little help from your bassist. Read the post

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Practice music like an Olympic athlete

August 6, 2021February 1, 2022 Michael Gallant

Whatever your musical style or genre, establishing an effective, consistent practice routine will set you up for musical success. Here are some tips to get you started. Read the post.

Nashville tuning

How Nashville tuning can transform your arrangements

July 30, 2021April 5, 2022 Scott McCormick

While Nashville tuning uses the same notes as a standard guitar tuning, used by itself and in layers with other guitars, this tuning can bring an articulate presence to a recording. Read the post.

sight-reading music

Expand your musicianship and career by sight-reading music

June 28, 2021June 29, 2021 Michael Gallant

The ability to see written music for the first time and play it on the spot is a superpower that will open creative and career possibilities. Here are some tips to expand your skills at sight-reading music. Read the post.

eleventh chord

Liven things up with eleventh chords

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 Scott McCormick

Eleventh chords can provide lush texture to your songs, but they can be confusing. We’ve got charts and real-world examples to help you better understand these extended chords. Read the post.

flat-six chord

Add drama with a flat-six chord

February 9, 2021February 23, 2021 Scott McCormick

The flat-six chord can add drama to your music, and with some exceptions, is best used sparingly in your songwriting. Read the post.

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The profound healing quality of music

February 2, 2021March 12, 2021 Michael Gallant

An intense desire to create and share her music helped indie music artist Sarah Fimm recover from a debilitating accident and find gratitude for the lessons she learned. Read the post.

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Sixth chords add moody complexity to your music

January 19, 2021July 26, 2021 Scott McCormick

Sixth chords have an inherent lack of identity and purpose that can be riveting — a sixth chord can provide ambiguity, set curiously dark moods, and add a layer of complexity to your music. Read the post.

Zoom gigs

How to plan, perform, and rock your Zoom gigs

January 8, 2021June 2, 2021 Michael Gallant

Live-streaming has opened new opportunities for many musicians. It has also created new categories of challenges. These prep and performance tips can make your Zoom gigs the best they can be. Read the post.

ninth chords

Ninth chords add ambiance to your compositions

December 22, 2020March 9, 2021 Scott McCormick

There are many kinds of ninth chords, and they can be used in different ways. This post explores different kinds of ninth chords and how you can use them, with plenty of examples of their use in popular music. Read the post.

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